By Gabriel Ani
WASHINGTON (chatnewstv.com) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Germany, Slovakia and Hungary later this month for high-level security and diplomatic engagements across Europe, the State Department said Monday.
Rubio is scheduled to be in Germany from Feb. 13 to 15 to participate in the 62nd Munich Security Conference, a major annual forum that brings together global leaders to discuss international security challenges.
He will then travel to Bratislava, Slovakia, and Budapest, Hungary, from Feb. 15 to 16, according to a statement issued by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Thomas “Tommy” Pigott.
“In Bratislava, Secretary Rubio will meet with key members of the Slovak government to advance shared regional security interests, strengthen bilateral cooperation on nuclear energy and energy diversification, and support Slovakia’s military modernization and NATO commitments,” Pigott said.
During his stop in Hungary, Rubio will meet with senior Hungarian officials to reinforce bilateral and regional cooperation.
“During his visit to Budapest, the Secretary will meet with key Hungarian officials to bolster our shared bilateral and regional interests, including our commitment to peace processes to resolve global conflicts and to the U.S.-Hungary energy partnership,” Pigott said.
The trip comes amid heightened security concerns in Europe and ongoing efforts by Washington to deepen cooperation with NATO allies and partners on defense, energy security and conflict resolution.
